Author: admin
By Pir Ghulam Nabi Shah Jillani Pakistan has once again placed diplomacy at the center of its foreign policy, insisting that the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding must be implemented according to both its letter and its spirit. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar has argued that faithful implementation of the memorandum is the only credible route to peace. At a time when tensions between the United States and Iran continue to threaten regional stability, that argument deserves serious consideration. Pakistan has consistently presented itself as a supporter of peace, dialogue, cooperation and mutual respect among nations. Dar…
By Shakeel Hussain English literature has never developed in isolation from the society around it. Its changing forms and voices have often reflected the political, religious and intellectual tensions of the age. The Renaissance celebrated human potential, individualism, love, adventure and imagination. The Puritan period turned towards spiritual discipline, moral seriousness and religious conviction. Then came the Restoration, bringing with it the return of the monarchy, the reopening of the theatres and a distinctly different literary mood. The transition from one period to another was not simply a change in literary fashion. It marked a deeper movement in English culture,…
Pakistan has been placed among a small group of distinctive destinations where spectacular mountains, ancient civilizations, remote valleys and the prospect of genuine adventure still offer travelers something increasingly difficult to find: the feeling of entering a world that has not been shaped entirely around tourism. A recent travel feature in Britain’s Daily Telegraph, written by travel writers Benedict Allen and Sarah Marshall, has drawn attention to some of Pakistan’s most remarkable landscapes and cultural treasures. Its renewed focus on the country is significant because Pakistan has long possessed many of the qualities that international tourism increasingly seeks, yet has…
By Atiq Raja There are books that inform us, books that persuade us and books that quietly alter the way we understand life. The Dao De Jing belongs to the last category. Traditionally attributed to the ancient Chinese thinker Lao Tzu, the text has survived for centuries not because it offers easy answers, but because it asks difficult questions about how we live, lead, desire and define success. Modern scholarship cautions that its authorship and formation were more complex than the traditional attribution suggests, but its central ideas remain remarkably relevant. At the heart of the Dao De Jing is…
By Dr. Zawwar Hussain Nature rarely reveals all its gifts at once. For centuries, Sindh has drawn its livelihood from the Indus, its fertile plains and its agricultural wealth, while beneath the surface lie resources that have repeatedly reshaped the province’s economic possibilities. The reported progress towards recovering lithium from geothermal brine in Khairpur, following a recent gas discovery, offers another reason to look more closely at what lies beneath the land. Khairpur Mirs is known for its date orchards, historic heritage and proximity to the Indus, but its importance is no longer confined to agriculture and history. In March…
By Syed Manwar Ali India’s Independence Day, celebrated every year on 15 August, is an occasion of national pride, remembrance and celebration. Across the country, the day is marked by flag-hoisting ceremonies, speeches, cultural programs and public gatherings. Yet independence also invites a more difficult question: what does freedom mean when measured not only by the sovereignty of a state but by the rights and freedoms enjoyed by the people living within it? That question becomes particularly relevant in Kashmir, where the political dispute has remained unresolved for decades. While India presents its Independence Day as a celebration of freedom…
By Naz Solangi KHAIRPUR: Hafsa Bugti has secured first position across Pakistan in the Aga Khan University Examination Board examinations, bringing recognition to Khairpur and pride to her family and community. Pakistan Peoples Party central leader and Member of the National Assembly Dr Nafisa Shah visited Hafsa’s residence to congratulate her and her family on the achievement. Shah praised Hafsa’s hard work, dedication and academic performance, describing her success as a source of pride for Khairpur. She also acknowledged the support and encouragement provided by Hafsa’s parents and family throughout her education. During the meeting, Shah wished Hafsa success in…
By Akhlaque Ahmad Chandio KAMBAR: A colorful Independence Day ceremony was held at the CMW (midwives) School in Qambar, with students, health officials and district administration representatives gathering to mark Pakistan’s 79th Independence Day. The event was organized by the school principal, Dr Raziya Sultana Jarwar, and attended by Deputy Commissioner Qambar Shahdadkot Kamran Hussain Mushtaq Sheikh, officials from the district health department, representatives of the Maternal and Newborn Health program, students and school staff. The ceremony began with the hoisting of the national flag, followed by a cake-cutting ceremony. Participants also raised slogans in support of Pakistan and the…